xvii, 683 pages : 26 cm

This book provides a framework and practical guidelines for managing women's health issues within the practice of physical therapy. It enables you to develop and implement customized patient care plans to deal with a broad range of disorders and health issues that either primarily affect women or manifest themselves differently in women. The book features a team of expert authors whose advice is based not only on a thorough investigation of the evidence, but also on their own firsthand experience as physical therapists specializing in women's health issues

Women's Health in Physical Therapy is divided into six parts

Part One: Foundations in Women's Health

Part Two: Physical Therapy in Gynecologic Care

Part Three: Physical Therapy in Obstetric Care

Part Four: Medical and Musculoskeletal Lifespan Issues in Women's Health

Part Five: Oncologic Issues within Women's Health

Part Six: Special Topics within Women's Health

Each chapter is filled with special features, including

Chapter objectives beginning each chapter guide your studies by setting forth what you'll know upon successful completion of the chapter

Highlight boxes offer special tips and draw your attention to the most important concepts

Figures and tables simplify key concepts and summarize key information for at-a-glance reference

Case studies demonstrate how experienced clinicians apply the concepts of the chapter to direct patient care

Includes bibliographical references and index

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